Quiz on Easter Island Mysteries

Who is the author of the text?

• Arthur C. Clarke

• Jules Verne

• H.G. Wells

• Isaac Asimov

Where is Easter Island located?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

What are the stone statues on Easter Island called by the islanders?

• Mana

• Moku

• Moai

• Moana

What material was used to make the top knots of the statues?

• Red volcanic rock

• Bronze

• Silver

• Gold

What is believed to be the reason for the collapse of the civilization on Easter Island?

• Drought

• Earthquakes

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

What was the purpose of the statues that were aligned with the equinoxes and solstices?

• Religious idols

• Farming calendars

• War memorials

• Artistic sculptures

What material was found in the statues' eyes that indicated a connection to funeral ceremonies?

• Diamonds

• Emeralds

• Coral

• Amber

What was the main reason for the islanders to cut down the trees on Easter Island?

• To make canoes

• To create farmland

• To build houses

• To use as rollers for moving statues

What did Professor Faran conclude about the fallen statues on Easter Island?

• They were dismantled by the islanders

• They were demolished by warring tribes

• They were knocked over by seismic waves

• They were destroyed by volcanic eruptions

What did the geologist find about the direction in which 80% of the statues had fallen?

• South

• East

• North

• West